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Myristica fragrans - Mayaphala

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List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
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'''Quercus infectoria''' is a species of oak, bearing galls that have been traditionally used for centuries in Asia medicinally. Quercus infectoria or locally known as Manjakani in Malaysia
==Uses==
{{Uses|Bleeding Pilespiles}}, {{Uses|Rectal Bleedingbleeding}}, {{Uses|Irritable bowel syndrome}}, {{Uses|Curing liver Liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Rectal Prolapseprolapse}}, {{Uses|Uterine Prolapseprolapse}}, {{Uses|Leucorrhea}}, {{Uses|Vaginitis}}, {{Uses|Toothache}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Cracked foot}}, {{Uses|Impotence}}, {{Uses|Toothache}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}, {{Uses|Cough}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|leavesLeaves}}, {{Parts Used|GallJakayi}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
==Chemical Composition==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Machikaaiಜಾಕಾಯಿ Jakayi, Mapalakamಜಾತೀಫಲ Jatiphala |ml=Majakaanee, Mashikkay|sa=Mayaphala, Majuphul|ta=Machakaai, Masikki|te=Machikaaya|hi=Maajoophal, Majuphal|en=Oak Galls, Magic Nuts}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Properties==
==Habit==
{{Habit|shrubShrub}}
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|alternateAlternate|The leaves are divided into 3Estipulate; petiole 9-15 mm long, slender, grooved above, glabrous; lamina 9-18 x 2.5-6 toothed leafletscm, with smaller leaflets in betweenelliptic}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|59-2012|Flowers Season is Male flowers: 3-5 in axillary cymes, urceolate; pedicels drooping; bracts deciduous; bracteoles persistent. Flowering from June - Augustto September}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|simpleFleshy capsule|7–10 mm5 cm|clearly grooved lengthwise|Aril red, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|lacinate; seed brown|manyFruiting from June to September}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Dadimavaleha]], [[Nasika churna]], [[Mrita sanjeevani gulika]], [[Agnisandipana rasa]], [[Arimedaadi Taila]] as ''root juice extract'', [[Ashwagandhaadi rasaayana]], [[Ashwinikumaara rasa]], [[Ardakaandava Lehya]], [[Aaditya rasa]], [[Ananda Bairava rasa]], [[Aarogyakara Kasturi Maatre]], [[Eranda Paaka]], [[Karpoora Rasa]], [[Karpooraadi Churna]], [[Karpooraadi Rasa]], [[Kasturyadi Gutika]], [[Coughlet]], [[Kaamini Vidraavan rasa]], [[Kumariyaasava]], [[Khadiraarishta]], [[Chandanaadi Taila]], [[Jatiphalaadi Churna]], [[Jirakaarishta]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
==Where to get the saplings==
==How to plant/cultivate==
Basil is considered as the masculme herb because of its pungencySeed - best sown when fresh. It is more pungent than garlicGermination usually takes place in 5 - 6 weeks. It has been accredited loyal status among Seed in the herbs because of its medicinal properties. It is extensively used in Italy with tomato in almost all food preparationsshell takes some 4 - 6 weeks to germinate.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Quercus infectoriaEvergreen forest}}, {{Commonly seen|meadowsWestern ghats}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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Myristica Fragrans - ജാതിക്ക-2.JPGMyristica Fragrans - ജാതിക്കകൾ.JPGMyristica Fragrans - ജാതിമരം.JPGMyristica Fragrans - ജാതിക്കക്കുരുകൾ.JPGFile:Muscade.jpg|SeedFile:ജാതിമരത്തിന്റെ പൂവ്.jpg|FlowerFile:Myristica fragrans Houtt. (6935160279).jpg|FlowerFile:NozMoscada4.jpg|Leaf
</gallery>
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/quercus-infectoria-manjakani-majuphal-benefits-uses-side-effects/ Phytochemistry]</ref>
<referencesref name="Leaf">[https://ayusri.com/eherb-Majuphala Morphology]</ref> <ref name="chemical compositionAyurvedic preparations">[https://www.ayurtimeseasyayurveda.com/quercus2014/11/26/jaiphal-infectorianutmeg-manjakanimyristica-majuphalfragrans-benefitsuses-usesdose-side-effects/ "Phytochemistry"Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
<ref name="LeafHow to plant/cultivate">[httpshttp://ayusritropical.comtheferns.info/eherb-Majuphala "Morphology"viewtropical.php?id=Myristica+fragrans CULTIVATION PRACTICES]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivateKarnataka Medicinal Plants">[http://indianspices”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.com470, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/hin/cultivation-practices "CULTIVATION PRACTICES"]7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://www.bimbimaayurtimes.com/herbs/majuphalquercus-oakinfectoria-gallsmanjakani-informationmajuphal-medicinalbenefits-uses-and-side-effects/60/ Majuphal (Oak galls) Information, Medicinal Uses and Side-effects Myristica fragrans on ayurtimes.com]* [https://www.ayurtimesbimbima.com/quercusherbs/majuphal-infectoriaoak-manjakanigalls-majuphalinformation-benefitsmedicinal-uses-and-side-effects/ Quercus Infectoria (Manjakani, Majuphal) Benefits, Uses & Side Effects60/ Myristica fragrans on ayurtimes.com
* [http://ayurvedicmedicinalplants.in/content/mayaphala Mayaphala on ayurvedic medicinal plants]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Myristicaceae]]

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